Hornets and wasps may look similar, but understanding their differences is crucial. Hornets are a type of wasp, typically ...

Finding a wasp nest nestled under the eaves of your house is more than a nuisance. An encounter with certain species of these prolific winged insects can result in a painful sting. It could be worse ...

Knowing your winged and stinging insects is pretty important for homeowners, both so they can better understand the biodiversity on their property and so that they know which insects pose danger to ...

Ahead of the conservationist's centennial, scientists have christened a parasitic wasp in his honor—and it’s just the latest ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Creating a buzz in Nature this week, a Mississippi State biologist’s research has led to the discovery of a new parasitic wasp species with unusual biology in the Eastern U.S., ...